Must-try restaurants in Montgomery County

By Dana Guthrie

on November 22, 2017 11:11 AM

Buldogies14543 Highway 105 W., ConroeYelp review by Patty W: "Delicious carnival treats! If you want a light meal, there is nothing here for you though. The hotdogs were very tasty with lots of topping choices. The buns were lightly toasted and a little sweet. The fries were awesome: thick, spiraled, covered in chili and cheese. We also shared a dessert churro in an eclair like a hotdog with light airy strawberry ice cream. We walked away full and happy." Photo: Yelp/Jamie M

Buldogies
14543 Highway 105 W., ConroeYelp review by Patty W: "Delicious carnival treats! If you want a light meal, there is nothing here for you though. The hotdogs were very tasty with lots of topping choices.

Q-Shi BBQ & Sushi1491 Spring Cypress Road, SpringYelp review by Micheal N: "Who would have thought that Sushi and BBQ could go together so well? The Kimchi fries were superb, the sushi with meat interesting, and the Argentinian bowl savory and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone to visit. Photo: Yelp/Jeremiah M

La Cocina de Roberto3126 Sawdust Road, The WoodlandsYelp review by Connie C: "Carne Asada don chuy: perfectly tender skirt steak with rice and beans. holy beans! Even the rice and beans are perfect! I've never had medium rare skirt steak I could cut with a knife and fork without a fight." Photo: Yelp/La Cocina de Roberto

5 Ate Cafe403 E Louette, Spring (inside the rock climbing gym) Yelp review by Ronnie M: "I've been here a bunch of times now, and I can't stress enough how good it is. Yes, it's in a rock climbing gym (that's pretty much the standard response when I tell someone about this place), but don't let that fool you into thinking it's not outstanding, delicious food. " Photo: Yelp/Jamie A

The Olive Oil Restaurant373 Sawdust Road, The WoodlandsYelp review by Pteri A: "This is my favorite place ever! The food and service are always incredible. I have been coming here for years and I have never had a bad experience. My son loves the food, and my fiancé does as well! We love going on Friday and Saturday nights for the live music and dancing as well." Photo: Yelp/Rob B

The Olive Oil Restaurant
373 Sawdust Road, The WoodlandsYelp review by Pteri A: "This is my favorite place ever! The food and service are always incredible. I have been coming here for years and I have never had

Schilleci's New Orleans Kitchen9595 Six Pines Drive, The WoodlandsYelp review by Jason L: "I'll preface this review (if you can't already tell by the location) they this place is on the pricey side. That being said, every single thing I've had here has been fantastic. The gumbo is by far the best I've had in the Houston area. " Photo: Yelp/Schilleci's

Schilleci's New Orleans Kitchen
9595 Six Pines Drive, The WoodlandsYelp review by Jason L: "I'll preface this review (if you can't already tell by the location) they this place is on the pricey side. That being

Tony's Italian Delicatessen16283 Highway 105 W., ConroeYelp review by Dan S: "There's a reason. There's a reason that this is a Yelp top 100 place. Bread is one reason. Amazing meat is another. Huge, delicious, fresh stuff throughout is still another. I won't restate the obvious. Just go, enjoy, and go again. It's all GREAT!!!!!" Photo: Yelp/Tony's

El Taco Veloz302 S. Frazier, ConroeYelp review by Mikaela V: "Everything was great! Right when we pulled into the parking lot, a woman came to our car to take our order. She was super sweet and got our food to us right away. I wish I ordered food to go because the tacos were DELICIOUS and my boyfriend and I finished our food in about 0.25 seconds it was that good!" Photo: Yelp/El Taco Veloz

El Taco Veloz
302 S. Frazier, ConroeYelp review by Mikaela V: "Everything was great! Right when we pulled into the parking lot, a woman came to our car to take our order. She was super sweet and got our food to

Dosirak Korean Cafe2105 W. Davis Street, ConroeYelp review by Victor H:"I had the Bibimbap which IMHO is the best comfort food ever! The beef is awesome. The chicken is next on my target next time I visit. " Photo: Yelp/Hilary C

Dosirak Korean Cafe
2105 W. Davis Street, ConroeYelp review by Victor H:"I had the Bibimbap which IMHO is the best comfort food ever! The beef is awesome. The chicken is next on my target next time I visit.

FLOUR-ISH406 N. Thompson, Conroe Yelp review by Amrita S:"This is the cutest coffee shop/cafe north of the heights. Way north of the heights I know:) but to be honest probably worth the drive for even inner loopers! " Photo: Yelp/Silvia W

FLOUR-ISH
406 N. Thompson, Conroe Yelp review by Amrita S:"This is the cutest coffee shop/cafe north of the heights. Way north of the heights I know:) but to be honest probably worth the drive for even inner

The Republic Grille30340 FM 2978, MagnoliaYelp review by Dee Dee M:"My first experience here was so delightful. I ordered a, hard to find, Chicken Piccata served with choice of two sides. I chose sweet potato cakes and steamed broccoli. Everything was prepared to perfection. The service was promt and beverage never ran dry. Professional lunch meeting went very well. I'll be back and being friends and associates too."Photo: Yelp/Terry M

The Republic Grille
30340 FM 2978, MagnoliaYelp review by Dee Dee M:"My first experience here was so delightful. I ordered a, hard to find, Chicken Piccata served with choice of two sides. I chose sweet potato

Original Super Burger No. 520555 FM 1488, MagnoliaYelp review by Lupe A: "My family and I have been eating here for years. Best burgers with natural ingredients and wonderful staff. We love this place and hope you do too!"Photo: Yelp/Randie W

Original Super Burger No. 5
20555 FM 1488, MagnoliaYelp review by Lupe A: "My family and I have been eating here for years. Best burgers with natural ingredients and wonderful staff. We love this place and hope

Family Tree Recipe12202 FM 1488, MagnoliaYelp review by Jessica R: "This place was really cool. It has a fun hillbilly/ zombie theme. The owners were really friendly. They have some of the tables set up with things they use to scare you. Pretty cool experience. We had a great time. Really different from any other restaurant I've ever been."Photo: Yelp/JC M

Family Tree Recipe
12202 FM 1488, MagnoliaYelp review by Jessica R: "This place was really cool. It has a fun hillbilly/ zombie theme. The owners were really friendly. They have some of the tables set up with

La Casita31007 FM 2978, Magnolia Yelp review by Txn B: "Mexican food at your local Chevron gas station? Yep, and better quality than many chain restaurants in the woodlands. I recommend if your looking for no frills Mexican food with quality food and a decent price. Their breakfast tacos are a must try."Photo: Yelp/Emily M

La Casita
31007 FM 2978, MagnoliaYelp review by Txn B: "Mexican food at your local Chevron gas station? Yep, and better quality than many chain restaurants in the woodlands. I recommend if your looking for no

Locatelli's18423 FM 1488 Road, MagnoliaYelp review by Robin F: "Gotta give these guys 5 stars! Service was excellent and the pizza was spot on. Pizza is an old family recipe with a lot of traces to New York style. Served thin and hot with fresh ingredients...Can't ask for more...hidden secret in Magnolia."Photo: Yelp/Chris B

Locatelli's
18423 FM 1488 Road, MagnoliaYelp review by Robin F: "Gotta give these guys 5 stars! Service was excellent and the pizza was spot on. Pizza is an old family recipe with a lot of traces to New York

Ocean Boulevard15677 Marina Drive, MontgomeryYelp review by Linda J: "I can't get enough of this place! They just started their Winter hours, closing for lunch, except Friday but open for dinner. I love the crab cakes, or coconut shrimp appetizers! The Boulevard salad, burgers, fried shrimp, or fish and chips are my go to's! " Photo: Yelp/Mandy C

Ocean Boulevard
15677 Marina Drive, MontgomeryYelp review by Linda J: "I can't get enough of this place! They just started their Winter hours, closing for lunch, except Friday but open for dinner. I love the

El Charrito Mexican Restaurant
904 W. Davis, ConroeYelp review by Kimberly M: "This was a great restaurant! My friend's and I were looking for somewhere to eat that had authentic Mexican food. This restaurant

La Palma Taco309 W. Avenue G, ConroeYelp review by Virgil S: "I have had many tacos from all over and La Palma serves some of the best. They are super authentic and flavorful. They lightly fry their tortillas to give the taco a slight crisp and to avoid tearing when eating them." Photo: Yelp/Emily M

La Palma Taco
309 W. Avenue G, ConroeYelp review by Virgil S: "I have had many tacos from all over and La Palma serves some of the best. They are super authentic and flavorful. They lightly fry their tortillas

Vero Italian Kitchen1301 W. Davis, ConroeYelp review by Ashley M: "First time visitor. Delicious pizza, huge servings. The salad was fresh and they have an assortment of beers. I'll definitely be back, the service was A+." Photo: Yelp/Brandy P

Vero Italian Kitchen
1301 W. Davis, ConroeYelp review by Ashley M: "First time visitor. Delicious pizza, huge servings. The salad was fresh and they have an assortment of beers. I'll definitely be back, the

Joe's Italian Restaurant1064 N. Frazier, ConroeYelp review by Gc L:"I love this place! It's a small, family owned restaurant where the foods are consistently good and the service consistently friendly and personable. Everyone here are nice, including the patrons! " Photo: Yelp/Tom N

Joe's Italian Restaurant
1064 N. Frazier, ConroeYelp review by Gc L:"I love this place! It's a small, family owned restaurant where the foods are consistently good and the service consistently friendly and

Conroe Coffee206 N. Main, Conroe Yelp review by Daniel L: "A trip to Conroe Coffee is not worth it without the trip to the restroom around back where life-size (not actually, Jonathan Frakes is a tall mf IRL) cardboard cut out Commander William Thomas "Will T." Riker is your overwatch in the W.C." Photo: Yelp/Tracey H

Conroe Coffee
206 N. Main, Conroe Yelp review by Daniel L: "A trip to Conroe Coffee is not worth it without the trip to the restroom around back where life-size (not actually, Jonathan Frakes is a tall mf IRL)

242 Pub & Grill8540 Highway 242, Conroe Yelp review by Ali R:"Tonight was our first night in since the change over. The food was awesome ... honestly the best food I've had in Willis. " Photo: Yelp/242

242 Pub & Grill
8540 Highway 242, Conroe Yelp review by Ali R:"Tonight was our first night in since the change over. The food was awesome ... honestly the best food I've had in Willis. "
Photo: Yelp/242

Buldogies14543 Highway 105 W., ConroeYelp review by Patty W: "Delicious carnival treats! If you want a light meal, there is nothing here for you though. The hotdogs were very tasty with lots of topping choices. The buns were lightly toasted and a little sweet. The fries were awesome: thick, spiraled, covered in chili and cheese. We also shared a dessert churro in an eclair like a hotdog with light airy strawberry ice cream. We walked away full and happy." Photo: Yelp/Jamie M

Buldogies
14543 Highway 105 W., ConroeYelp review by Patty W: "Delicious carnival treats! If you want a light meal, there is nothing here for you though. The hotdogs were very tasty with lots of topping choices.